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Chapter 169: The Wind and Rain Enter, But Sag Can't
Chapter 169: The Wind and Rain Enter, But Sag Can't
City of Seven Waters, City of Shipbuilders.
In the first half of the Grand Line, it is one of the top five giant cities.
At the very least, compared to the port cities that Sag has plundered, it is more deserving of the name 'city'.
Because the City of Seven Waters has transformed an entire island into a metropolis.
As a renowned water city, this metropolis is circular in shape, with massive port gates bearing a numeric mark, alongside gigantic outflow openings constantly gushing forth torrents of water.
Extending from its sides are bridges connecting to town-like clusters of structures surrounded by a colossal circular wall. The wall rises upward, flanked by numerous buildings, with the outflow channels dividing them into distinct areas. Continuing upward, the channels converge at the very top, where a majestic fountain resides.
Also known as Water Seven, this place is a grand and majestic aquatic metropolis.
The entire water city is constructed upon foundations sunk deep into the ocean, thriving due to its shipbuilding industry. It boasts the world's foremost shipbuilding technology and is a gathering place for the world's elite shipwrights.
However, this city was not always like this.
Twelve years ago, the so-called City of Seven Waters struggled with rising water levels and trade difficulties. It was once an isolated island, its inhabitants barely scraping by. Like the annual tsunami that ravaged it, the island was slowly sinking beneath the waves.
It was only when the renowned shipwright, Tom, developed the sea-train tracks on the abandoned ship island outside the City of Seven Waters and crafted the world's first sea-train, the 'Smoking Tom,' that the city transformed from a forcibly closed-off and desolate town into the bustling metropolis it is today.
But now, this thriving metropolis has encountered new problems.
Once a year, the 'Water Gods' sound the alarm, and on the day of their arrival, their beloved mayor, Mr. Iceberg, faced an assassination attempt by the Straw Hat Crew, enraging the entire city!
With the Water Gods' impending arrival, the skies unleashed a torrential downpour, and the seas churned with towering waves and howling winds. The storm seemed more intense than in previous years.
In the night sky, farther from the City of Seven Waters, a black ship docked alongside the tracks leading to Enies Lobby.
From the mast of the black ship, a pitch-black canvas billowed, bearing the same symbol as the flag above—a skull with flames burning in its eye sockets, reflecting the darkness of the starry sky—which flickered faintly in the raging storm.
Leaning against the railing at the ship's bow, Renitia braved the storm, adjusting her protective goggles that doubled as a telescope, and exclaimed in awe, "What a fantastic city! Come on, I want to test my skills against those shipwrights and see who's the best builder!"
"You're full of spirit, Renitia," Marika said, her voice carrying a hint of indulgent affection as she, too, gazed at the city, its silhouette visible even from their distant location. "Ah, the renowned aquatic metropolis—I'm sure it boasts unique cuisines and exquisite ingredients."
"Of course," Gabra, who had somehow appeared behind them, chimed in with a slight twist of his lips. "That place has the most delicious sea salt. Every time I return to Enies Lobby after completing a mission, I order a dish made with their sea salt. It's truly delicious."
"Salt, huh?" Marika nodded. "That's definitely an essential ingredient. Looks like we can gather some while we're here."
"Sag! Your sister hasn't been arrested yet! Hurry up! We can't get to the City of Seven Waters if you don't go to Enies Lobby!"
Renitia shouted, "There are too many warships!"
Apart from marveling at the City of Seven Waters, she had also noticed the multitude of warships gathered in the nearby waters.
"Generally speaking, a free city like this wouldn't have so many warships, let alone a Marine presence. But the situation is different now..."
Owl spoke with a hint of schadenfreude, his voice loud and clear: "That's because of Sag! Chawbaw!"
"Keep your big mouth shut if I don't tell you to speak!"
Sag's angry voice rang out from the back.
He pushed open the door to the captain's room and stood on the balcony of the second floor, with Lily behind him, holding an umbrella to ward off the raging storm.
"What awful weather!" He exclaimed, rolling his eyes.
Four days!
From the Devil's Triangle to the City of Seven Waters, the fastest ships would normally take twelve days to make the journey. Sag had shortened this to four days, basically sailing at full speed and full power.
He was afraid of falling behind and missing his deadline.
After all, who knew when that sister of his by blood relation would arrive at the City of Seven Waters and then get arrested? He could only speed up.
Fortunately, the very night they arrived, Owl had shared some news—during the day, the CP9 members had found Nico Robin.
She had arrived!
Sag didn't indulge in wishful thinking; he didn't expect to arrive before Capone nor did he hope to plunder anything beforehand.
Because, aside from Capone's majority of warships, there really were many naval forces surrounding the City of Seven Waters.
These naval forces were present to prevent Sag from raiding the place.
The impact of the Carnival incident was too great, and the World Government didn't want the City of Seven Waters to suffer the same fate. They had to maintain a heavy garrison until they could breathe easy upon discovering Sag's whereabouts.
In fact, even without the naval forces, Sag had no intention of approaching the City of Seven Waters.
Because today was the day of the Water Gods' arrival.
What were the Water Gods?
They were the massive tsunami capable of submerging the entire City of Seven Waters, and the reason this water city had so many canals was due to the influence of this annual catastrophic flood.
So Sag couldn't go in.
He himself didn't believe in superstitions, but every single person on his ship didn't want him to go near the city.
In Lily's words, it was best for him to stay away 'for the most perfect implementation of the plan.'
After all, there was a difference between plundering and destroying the City of Seven Waters, and some people could tell.
Sag could only grudgingly accept this.
Anyway, he himself also couldn't go in, so it was all the same to him.
Hence, he waited on the iron tracks leading to Enies Lobby.
"Owl, is Capone in the City of Seven Waters? Has Nico Robin been arrested?" Sag asked.
"We can't get any news about the Marine hero, and that waste Spandam doesn't know either. But Nico Robin has indeed been arrested, oh chawbaw!" Owl replied.
"Captain."
Gabra raised his hand and said, "Can we head back later? After all, we agreed to meet up at Enies Lobby, and we have to report in as well."
"Of course!"
Sag laughed loudly and said, "You could count it as 'arresting' me too, hohohoho! Wait for the sea train to arrive, and I'll take you all up there with me!"
Robin had been arrested.
So the Enies Lobby incident was drawing near!
(End of Chapter)
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